Terms of Use

Effective Date: May 21, 2026. Last Updated: May 21, 2026.

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Parkinson’s Resilience Institute (“PRI,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of PRI websites, applications, digital platforms, educational materials, support programs, events, online communities, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing, browsing, registering for, participating in, or using PRI Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use PRI Services.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, to use PRI Services independently.

If you are using PRI Services on behalf of an organization, healthcare provider, caregiver, or other entity, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

3. Mission and Nature of Services

PRI provides educational resources, support programming, resilience-focused information, community engagement opportunities, advocacy initiatives, digital tools, and related services concerning Parkinson’s disease and related conditions. PRI does not provide emergency medical services. Unless expressly stated otherwise in writing, PRI is not acting as:

  • A licensed medical provider

  • A physician practice

  • A hospital or healthcare facility

  • A mental health treatment provider

  • A crisis intervention service

  • A substitute for professional medical care

4. Medical Disclaimer

Information provided through PRI Services is for informational, educational, advocacy, wellness, and support purposes only. PRI content should not be interpreted as:

  • Medical advice

  • Diagnosis

  • Treatment recommendations

  • Professional healthcare guidance

  • Emergency healthcare instructions

Users should consult qualified healthcare professionals regarding medical conditions, symptoms, diagnoses, medications, or treatment decisions. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking care because of information obtained through PRI Services. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or seek immediate emergency medical assistance.

5. Mental Health and Crisis Disclaimer

PRI may discuss emotional wellness, resilience, stress management, caregiver support, or quality-of-life issues. PRI does not provide:

  • Crisis counseling

  • Suicide intervention services

  • Emergency psychiatric care

  • Licensed psychotherapy unless explicitly identified

If you or someone else may be in danger or experiencing a mental health crisis, contact emergency services, 988, or an appropriate crisis resource immediately.

6. User Accounts

Certain Services may require registration or account creation. Users agree to:

  • Provide accurate and current information

  • Maintain confidentiality of account credentials

  • Notify PRI of unauthorized account access

  • Accept responsibility for activities occurring under their accounts

PRI reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or create risks to PRI, its users, or the public.

7. Privacy and HIPAA

Use of PRI Services is also governed by the PRI Privacy Policy. Where applicable, PRI may maintain safeguards designed to comply with HIPAA and other healthcare privacy regulations. Users acknowledge that:

  • Not all PRI communications or platforms are intended for transmission of Protected Health Information (“PHI”)

  • Public forums and community spaces may not be secure or private

  • Users should exercise caution when sharing sensitive medical information online

Where PRI operates as a business associate or collaborates with covered healthcare entities, separate agreements or notices may apply.

8. Community Standards and User Conduct

Users agree not to:

  • Violate any law or regulation

  • Harass, threaten, abuse, or intimidate others

  • Share false, misleading, or harmful medical information

  • Impersonate another person or organization

  • Post defamatory, obscene, hateful, or discriminatory content

  • Upload malware or malicious code

  • Attempt unauthorized access to PRI systems

  • Disrupt or interfere with Services

  • Collect user information without authorization

  • Use PRI Services for commercial solicitation without permission

  • Exploit vulnerable individuals or patients

PRI reserves the right to remove content or restrict access at its discretion.

9. User Content and Submissions

Users may submit content including comments, stories, testimonials, survey responses, discussion posts, images, videos, or other materials (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you grant PRI a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

  • Use

  • Reproduce

  • Modify

  • Publish

  • Display

  • Distribute

  • Archive

  • Create derivative works from such content in connection with PRI operations, educational initiatives, advocacy, fundraising, marketing, research, or program activities.

You represent that:

  • You own or control rights to the submitted content

  • The content does not violate laws or third-party rights

  • You have appropriate permissions from identifiable individuals appearing in submitted materials

PRI is not obligated to publish or maintain User Content.

10. Testimonials and Success Stories

Testimonials and personal stories shared through PRI Services reflect individual experiences and may not represent typical outcomes. PRI does not guarantee specific health, emotional, therapeutic, or lifestyle results.

11. Donations and Payments

Donations made to PRI are generally voluntary and non-refundable unless required by law. Users agree to provide accurate payment information when making donations, purchases, or registrations. PRI may use third-party payment processors. PRI does not guarantee uninterrupted availability of payment services.

12. Events and Programs

Participation in PRI events, workshops, support groups, webinars, or programs may involve physical, emotional, or technological risks. Users voluntarily assume risks associated with participation. PRI reserves the right to:

  • Modify schedules or speakers

  • Cancel or reschedule events

  • Refuse participation

  • Remove disruptive attendees

Certain programs may require additional waivers or consent forms.

13. Research Participation

PRI may facilitate or sponsor research initiatives, surveys, or pilot programs. Participation in research-related activities may require separate:

  • Informed consent documents

  • HIPAA authorizations

  • Institutional review approvals

  • Data-sharing agreements

Participation in research is voluntary unless otherwise stated.

14. Intellectual Property

All PRI content, branding, graphics, logos, materials, videos, publications, text, software, designs, and other intellectual property are owned by PRI or its licensors unless otherwise indicated. Users may not:

  • Copy

  • Reproduce

  • Republish

  • Sell

  • Distribute

  • Modify

  • Create derivative works from or commercially exploit PRI materials without prior written permission.

Limited personal, non-commercial use is permitted for educational and informational purposes, provided copyright and attribution notices remain intact.

15. Trademarks

“Parkinson’s Resilience Institute,” PRI logos, program names, slogans, and related branding elements may constitute trademarks or service marks. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

16. Copyright Infringement Claims

PRI respects intellectual property rights. If you believe material on PRI Services infringes your copyright, please submit a written notice containing:

  • Identification of the copyrighted work

  • Identification of the allegedly infringing material

  • Contact information

  • A statement of good-faith belief

  • A statement under penalty of perjury regarding accuracy

  • Your physical or electronic signature

Notices may be submitted to the contact information listed below.

17. Third-Party Links and Services

PRI Services may contain links to third-party websites, tools, platforms, healthcare resources, social networks, or services. PRI does not control or endorse third-party content and is not responsible for:

  • Third-party practices

  • Accuracy of external information

  • Availability of external services

  • Privacy or security policies of third parties

Users access third-party services at their own risk.

18. AI, Digital Tools, and Automated Systems

PRI may use artificial intelligence, automation tools, analytics systems, chat systems, or digital health technologies to support operations, education, engagement, or user experiences.

Unless expressly stated otherwise:

  • AI-generated content is informational only

  • Automated systems are not medical providers

  • Digital tools are not substitutes for professional healthcare judgment

Users should independently verify important medical or healthcare information.

19. Accessibility

PRI strives to provide accessible digital experiences and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Users encountering accessibility barriers may contact PRI for assistance.

20. Security

PRI implements commercially reasonable safeguards intended to protect its systems and user information. However, users acknowledge that:

  • Internet communications are not completely secure

  • Unauthorized access or data breaches may occur

  • PRI cannot guarantee absolute security

Users are responsible for maintaining security of their own devices and credentials.

21. Disclaimer of Warranties

PRI Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, PRI disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including:

  • Merchantability

  • Fitness for a particular purpose

  • Non-infringement

  • Accuracy

  • Reliability

  • Availability

  • Security

PRI does not guarantee that Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from harmful components.

22. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, PRI and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, contractors, advisors, sponsors, affiliates, and partners shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect damages

  • Incidental damages

  • Consequential damages

  • Special damages

  • Punitive damages

  • Lost profits

  • Loss of data

  • Personal injury

  • Emotional distress

  • Medical outcomes

  • Reliance on PRI content or Services

arising from or related to use of PRI Services. If liability cannot be excluded, PRI liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

23. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless PRI and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, volunteers, affiliates, and partners from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses arising from:

  • User conduct

  • Violation of these Terms

  • Violation of law

  • User Content submissions

  • Misuse of PRI Services

24. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

25. Dispute Resolution

PRI encourages good-faith efforts to resolve disputes informally. To the extent permitted by law, disputes arising from these Terms may be resolved through:

  • Negotiation

  • Mediation

  • Binding arbitration

unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law.

Any legal action not subject to arbitration shall be brought in courts located in Texas.

26. Termination

PRI may suspend or terminate access to Services at any time, with or without notice, for:

  • Violations of these Terms

  • Security concerns

  • Fraudulent conduct

  • Legal compliance obligations

  • Protection of PRI or its users

Users may discontinue use of Services at any time.

27. Changes to Terms

PRI may update these Terms periodically. Updated Terms will become effective upon posting unless otherwise stated. Continued use of PRI Services after updates constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.

28. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.

29. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the PRI Privacy Policy and any additional agreements or notices provided for specific services, constitute the entire agreement between users and PRI regarding use of the Services.

30. Contact Information

Questions regarding these Terms may be directed to:

Parkinson’s Resilience Institute, 16923 Country Bridge Road, Houston, Texas | 713-201-5679 | info@parkinsonsresilience.org | www.ParkinsonsResilience.org

Legal and Compliance Contact: Tim Johnson, Director | t.johnson@parkinsonsresilience.org

31. Additional Healthcare and Regulatory Disclosures

Depending on the nature of PRI activities, additional disclosures, notices, authorizations, or consent forms may apply to:

  • Telehealth interactions

  • Research participation

  • HIPAA-covered activities

  • Clinical partnerships

  • Educational accreditation programs

  • Continuing education activities

  • Donor programs

  • Grant-funded initiatives

Users participating in such activities may be asked to review and accept additional terms.

32. Nonprofit and Charitable Organization Disclaimer

PRI operates as a nonprofit or mission-driven organization dedicated to education, advocacy, resilience, and support related to Parkinson’s disease and related conditions. References to programs, resources, support initiatives, or wellness concepts do not constitute guarantees of outcomes, medical efficacy, or healthcare treatment success.

33. Force Majeure

PRI shall not be liable for delays or failures resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including:

  • Natural disasters

  • Public health emergencies

  • Cyberattacks

  • Internet outages

  • Government actions

  • Labor disputes

  • Utility failures

  • Acts of war or terrorism

  • Third-party service interruptions

34. Electronic Communications Consent

By using PRI Services, users consent to receiving electronic communications from PRI including:

  • Notices

  • Updates

  • Disclosures

  • Event information

  • Administrative messages

  • Educational communications

Users are responsible for maintaining accurate contact information.

35. Export Compliance and Restricted Use

Users agree not to use PRI Services in violation of applicable export control, sanctions, or trade laws. Users may not access or use PRI Services if prohibited under applicable law.

36. No Professional-Client Relationship

Use of PRI Services does not create:

  • Physician-patient relationships

  • Therapist-client relationships

  • Attorney-client relationships

  • Fiduciary relationships

  • Formal care-management relationships

unless expressly established through separate written agreements.